Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in partnership with the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Health Plus and the Bronx Tourism Council, hosted the annual Bronx Israel Independence Day Festival, “Exploring Israel—You Don’t Have to Leave the Bronx to Experience Israel for a Day!”
Forty historic New York places representing all five boroughs were announced today as finalists competing for $3 million in grants through Partners in Preservation, a collaboration between American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
A grand total of 40 NYC cultural institutions and historic sites are competing for millions of dollars in grants for preservation efforts in a new grassroots campaign announced yesterday.
Members of the public at large can now vote online for the projects that are most important or favorites to them, ranging from The City Island Nautical Museum to internationally known landmarks, like the Guggenheim Museum, NY Botanical Garden and Harlem's Apollo Theater.
HOT WASHINGTON TOPIC. Student Loan Interest Rates.
CYBER SECURITY BILL. Approved By The US House.
GOVERNMENT ANTI TRUST CASE. US vs Google.
CITY ISLAND MUSEUM. Considered For Grant.
BACK ON BROADWAY. Gershwin Brothers.
Tomorrow 4/27/12 between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM, NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier with space shuttle Enterprise mounted on top, will fly at low altitudes around the Statue of Liberty and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum before landing at JFK Airport. It will also be accompanied by two T-38 aircraft serving as photo support.
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The Bronx Tourism Council has announced that international model and actor Tyson Beckford will be inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame this year. Mr. Beckford is the last 2012 Bronx Walk of Fame honoree, joining noted jazz musician Valerie Capers, cinematographer Sol Negrin and hip-hop legend Fat Joe, as well as dozens of other borough legends who throughout the years have been honored for their contributions to cultural and civic life not just here in the Bronx, but across the nation and the world.
Friends of Pelham Bay Park in conjunction with Million Trees NYC will plant trees on Hunter Island this Saturday from 10 AM until 2 PM. Meet at the northeast (far left) corner of the Orchard Beach parking lot. A light lunch will be provided but bring lunch and water anyway so you don't get hungry. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear.
OUSTED CHINA POLITICO. Spied on Other Top Officials.
ANOTHER GOP CANDIDATE. Newt Gingrich Is Quitting.
FORMER NY SENATOR KRUGER. 7 Years Prison Term.
NEW FACE. Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
RADIO MERGER. 98.7 Kisses WBLS.
SUPREME COURT HEARING. Arizona Immigration Law.
US SECRET SERVICE. Agents Under Investigation.
ROMNEY SWEEPS PRIMARIES. Solidifies Lead.
MTA & NYPD MEET. NYC Subway Crime.
GOOSE STRIKE NY. Jet Forced to Land.
They have been sailing everyday at 8 AM & ever-night at 6:30 PM. Capt. Dan has reported steady action on flounder with better results coming closer to home. The pool fish has been around 2 1/2 pounds regularly.
Overall, the night fishing has been slow; however, Wed., night Capt. Andrew reported an upswing in action as two fish in the 20 pound class were boated.
Sailing everyday from Jack`s Bait & Tackle, 1st traffic light on your right hand side. To purchase tickets please call ZERVE at 212.209.3370 or book online at www.islandcurrent.com.